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State probes misuse of funds accusation against TBI leader

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says an outside review is underway into accusations that its acting director has misused state funds. TBI spokesman Josh DeVine said Monday that the agency has been made aware of, and…

Dyersburg man convicted of embezzlement

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man has been convicted of embezzlement after prosecutors say he stole at least $178,000 from a trust account. Brian Black, 42, was convicted of embezzlement Friday…

Gov. Haslam appoints new TBI director

NASHVILLE -- Gov. Bill Haslam announced Monday the appointment of a new director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. David B. Rausch, 55, will serve as TBI director following the retirement…

Tennessee House speaker contender won't seek re-election

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A longtime Tennessee lawmaker who had expressed interest in running for House speaker says he won't seek re-election. Republican Rep. Gerald McCormick of Chattanooga tells the Chattanooga Times Free Press…

Madison co. home destroyed after tragic fire

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn -- A Madison county home is left in ashes after a the Madison County Fire department says it was overcome by fire. Fire officials responded to the call around…

Pat Summitt remembered with plaza, statue in hometown

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Longtime Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt is being remembered again, this time with a plaza and statue in her hometown. The Leaf-Chronicle reports Pat Head Summitt Legacy Plaza was unveiled in Clarksville's Liberty Park, where…

Complaint targets Tennessee governor hopeful's business help

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A complaint is questioning how a Republican candidate for governor's campaign is benefiting from his businesses. The citizen-filed complaint with Tennessee's Registry of Election Finance claims Bill Lee uses his businesses to supplement his campaign without…

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